Tender

External Audit Services

ARBOUR HOUSING LTD

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Tender

29 May 2026 at 13:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Arbour Housing Ltd, a public authority under sub-central government in Northern Ireland, has initiated an open tender process for "External Audit Services." The tender, identified as AH/EA/26, falls under the services category of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services with a CPV code of 79200000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, allowing for electronic submissions through the eTenders NI platform, with a submission deadline of 16 June 2026. The contract, valued at £120,000 net and £144,000 gross, will span three financial years starting from 1 July 2026 and ending on 30 June 2029, with the possibility of a 24-month extension based on performance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the accounting and finance sector, particularly those specialising in auditing services. The open competition format provides a fair chance for both large and smaller firms to participate, offering them an opportunity to establish a contractual relationship with a public authority. Companies adept at providing comprehensive audit services and capable of delivering best practice insights will be well-positioned to benefit from this tender, potentially leading to further business growth and visibility within the public sector. This is an excellent prospect for service providers looking to expand their portfolio and client base in the public administration domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

Arbour Housing Ltd wishes to engage a service provider to provide external audit services. In addition to the usual auditing requirements the successful provider will be required to provide best practice updates to Arbour Housing Ltd and our stakeholders. The contract shall cover the external audit service for the three financial years: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, 2027-28 and 2028-29. The contract will be for a period of 36 months, with the possibility of a further optional extension of 24 months, subject to satisfactory performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract may be extended by 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a909
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050905-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARBOUR HOUSING LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTADOWN
Postcode
BT62 3EN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Killycomain
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Further Information

Notice Documents

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